Ok, so here's the deal. The judges are only human... except for Ocean, we're still not sure about him yet.

Now, we already have a HUGE list of categories and if we end up only going with 64 players in round 2, then we're all set to go.

HOWEVER...

If you guys want that extra round you've all been talking about, then we're going to need a little help. Your mission over the next two weeks is to come up with FULL category descriptions for us to plunder.

That's right, we're TOTALLY going to steal them right from under your noses and give no credit whatsoever.

So, no "chatter" or "Oh, that's a good idea" in this thread. Simply write out a category idea with a complete discription and submit it here. If we like it, we'll use it in one of the matches (and none of you will know we're going to use it until you see it in a match up).

Incomplete ideas (like: "Hey, how about some kind of Star Wars thing.") will not be used.Permalink

100 years into the future,The U.S Air Force Is challenged with an enemy That Has Planes Way (i mean way!)Better Aircraft with Killer Weaponry.So the Air Force Has Hired You to Build Them a New Aircraft With FEAR Striking Weapons.(Must Be Mini Figure Scale and have Custom weapons)It Should Be Able to Strike Fear into your Enemy!Good Luck. Permalink

Macro Figure - Build a character at larger than minifig scale. This can be miniland scale or even larger, if you desire. The more creative and detailed the better. A vignette or diorama to showcase the character is welcome, though the figure should be the main focus.Permalink

A Superhero's Day - We all know what Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and the rest of those heros do when crime threatens their city, but what about a normal day? Show the everyday duties a superhero performs, humour is a plus.Permalink

The Judge-Mobile - Build a vehicle, but not just any vehicle. Envision what one of the six judges (Chris Phipson, Sebeus I, Cody G, Chris Roach, Paul Vermeesch, or Shannon Ocean) would drive. Naturally we don't want a Honda or Ford, the more ridiculous it is the better.Permalink

It Came From The Sea - Build something that came from the sea. You may make it realistic like a whale or coral, or fantastic like a sea-monster or mermaid. As long as it comes from the sea it's game.Permalink

S.W.A.T.- a group of min-figs is being held at gun-point for ransom money by a gang of thugs. how will you, as a lego city swat team member, extract them? use brickarms? call stormtroopers? lure the thugs out with a giant donut? call kelso? the choice is yours. humor/ easter eggs is a plus. Permalink

"Ahoy mates!"
Build your own pirate crew. It can be minifigs or any other scale, like miniland. Also make a nice ship or an island for them, so they can hide their valuable treasures. Be as creative, as you can. Nobody said it has to be regular sea pirates.Permalink

Futuristic Sport - Invent a sport that will keep millions watching in the near future, utilising all that technology that we are sure to have in just a few years - jet packs,nanites, mechs, robots, anti-gravity, etc. Does all that super technology make it super safe or more dangerous? What are the rules, the crowds, the prizes? No restrictions on build size, whether a single build or several to show a whole event.Permalink

And I have to add that there's a few here that are REALLY close descriptions to ones we already have and there's two that are ALMOST word for word repeats of categories we already have... you guys sure you don't have access to the judges group? Don't answer that (well, at least not in this thread).

In celebration of the Year of the Dragon you are to build your own dragon that best describes your own nature. You are also to make a diorama no larger than 32x32 that fits best with your alter ego.Permalink

Alien-Scape - Build a landscape, but on a alien planet. Perhaps the foliage is bizarre, or perhaps the terrain is even more drastically strange. There's an infinite number of possibilities, so we expect some creativity. There may be life-forms inhabiting the planet, but the focus should be on the landscape.Permalink

Mech War - Build two or more mechs battling each other. It could be two large mechs, a host of little mechs, or whatever. Feel free to build a landscape for the battle, though it's not necessary.Permalink

Steampunk Vehicle - You all know the steampunk theme, its futuristic technology powered by steam in Victorian times. Build a vehicle that adheres to the theme, be it an airship, car, submersible or whatever. Permalink

If you get vertigo from staring out rear windows, or spend hours watching the birds fly north by north west, you might be a psycho! That's right, Alfred Hitchcock! Build a scene from one of his fantastic thirllers. And be sure not to leave out any twists!Permalink

Its your favorite holiday, show us how you like to celebrate. Do you like 4th of July BBQs, opening the presents under the tree, or searching for Easter eggs. Create an MOC depicting your favorite holiday celebration.Permalink

Neil Armstrong - The first man on the moon was truly a historic figure, an inspiration not only to Americans but to the world. Sadly he has passed on, but his memory will live on in all of us. Build a tribute to the iconic astronaut who captured the imaginations of everyone, young and old.Permalink

Real Life Web: Have you ever wondered what a website would look like as a place in real life? Build your interpretation of any website with as much detail as possible... within a 32x32 base or smaller. Make sure to fit in as many aspects of the site as possible.Permalink

In the future, an oppressive government will implement a beard ban and forcibly shave anyone who does not comply. Some brave men will rise up to beard the ban(pun completely intended)and fight for their facial hair. Build a MOC that shows the effects of this ruthless regime and the efforts of the bearded resistance. Permalink

Book vs. Movie/TV-
Build a scene from a book that has been made into a movie or TV show. One half of the scene is how you pictured it while reading the book, and the other half is how the scene appeared in the movie or TV show.Permalink

Smack The Judges - Annoyed at one of the judges for voting against you or giving you a low grade? Now's your time to even the score. Build a MOC which pokes fun at one or more of the judges, humour is generally appreciated.Permalink

Revenge of the Kiddies:
The 2012 MOCies were a joyous time for many MOCers, but a horrendous one for an unlucky few. That's right, Phipson had the Halo Kiddies thrown to the sharks! Well what would happen if the remaining Kiddies devised an end for Phipson!? It would undoubtedly be like the Bourn series, but much more mature... Permalink

Charley & the Chocolate Factory:
Four bratty kids, one lucky boy, and an anti-social, candy-crazed entrepreneur. What can you create with this bizarre set of circumstances? Hint: Stellar building is your golden ticket to the next round. Permalink

So far we've seen the movies Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Prince of Persia, Pirates of the Caribbean, Superheroes and most recently Lord of the Rings hit the LEGO scene with TradeMark signs and fleshie faces. What movie makes its way next into LEGOs franchised lineup? Make 3 sets to showcase your idea for the next overpriced and underpieced wave!Permalink

World Warp - The radiation from Betelgeuse's nova has drastically changed the future Earth. While everything seems normal at a glance, closer inspection reveals sinister alterations to the local life-forms. The humans who escaped the radiation now live on a hostile planet, full of mutated wildlife and more. Build a diorama showing the struggles of humankind.Permalink

We all dislike school. (well, most of us) and we can't be tolerated actually getting stuck with homework, getting exams, and just being there on Mondays! You decide to destroy the school building. How though? Let it be crazy of any kind! The more it's destroyed, the better.Permalink

The Ancients:
Ancient history is immersed in countless myths and legends. The Greeks in particular seemed to have a knack for creating them. Build a scene from one of these many exotic, wild, and adventurous stories! Permalink

"I Could Do It Better"
Pick a Lego set, -any Lego set- and remake it using pieces from your collection. The point is to make it better than the original dumbed-down officially licensed Lego company version. You can make it bigger, greeblize it, change it's theme or anything else you can think of, but it still needs to be recognizable as the set it was based off of.Permalink

Real Life Scene
Pick a scene you really like and make a LEGO version. It can be micro-sized, minifigure scale, or even bigger! You may make a few changes from the original, but you MUST stay with the original version. Make the scene as realistic as possible. It's also fine to leave out some things, but not too many! Remember stick to the original!Permalink

The MocOlympics - Build the MocOlympics, however you feel like portraying it. Maybe you'll show someone building in their room, or take a less realistic spin by showing two builders facing off in a crowded stadium. However you decide to capture the feeling of the games is fine, be creative.Permalink

Parts Use - Choose one of the following parts and create a MOC that showcases that part. You may use as many of the selected part as you wish. It must be the focal point of the MOC, so much so that the creation wouldn't really work without it. You will be judged on not only how good the entry is, but how well you used the piece. The special ingredient list for you to choose from is: 1. Yellow Minifig Hand 2. Dark Grey Binoculars 3. Dark Tan 2x1 Slope Permalink

Circus fiasco:
What ensues when a circus act goes wrong. Perhaps the elephant stepped on the midget, or the flying trapeze ceased to fly. And then there's that time the tigers got out (R.I.P Ringmaster). Oh, and did you hear the one about the guy in the cannon? No? Well that's okay, they're still scrapping him off the wall. Now show us what you can come up with! Permalink

Focal Piece - Choose a type of part from your collection and build a MOC around it. It must be the focal point of the MOC, so much so that the creation wouldn't really work without it. You will be judged on not only how good the entry is, but how well you used the piece. Some examples of pieces would be binoculars, black minifig hands, sextants, or whatever else you have a few of. The more unique the better, we don't want to see a 2x2 plate as the main part.Permalink

"Pre-Prehistoric!"
What came before the dinosaurs? Who knows!? Create a set of creatures that lived before the dinosaurs, along with a landscape to go with them. And make sure to name them: "The Phipsonsaurus?" "The Kelso Raptor?" Permalink

"GAME ON!"
Design the next set for the LEGO Games range. Make sure to include the rules and a brief overview of how your game works. But we want something better than the official sets, we want exciting settings and moving functions! Game on!Permalink

The Legocompany made great playable and poseable models of Buzz Lightyear and Zorg. Your mission is to make at least one other Maxi fig from the Toy Story saga. Plenty of toys to choose from Andy's bin!Permalink

Make a spaceship as long as you possibly can. Not talking 100 studs here. WAY beyond. Any theme will do, again no limits, but it has to be minifigscale. Not the longest might win this in the end, but the best of course. Permalink

Dream fortification -
Build a luxurious fort, Put in whatever you want, a slurpee machine, a mini fridge, a monkey eating a burger while playing chess with chuck Norris anything you want! It can be anything from a castle, to a sci fi base! Have fun and be creative!Permalink

...You go through a doorway at the same time someone else comes through in the other direction, and you both start dancing. Or when you walk up to you crush and say "Hi...." and don't know how to continue the conversation. We all go through them, they're awkward moments. Recreate an awkward moment in Lego bricks. It can be from your dark past, or an imaginary occurrence. The funnier the better!Permalink

Quoting Chris Phipson
Ok, so here's the deal. The judges are only human... except for Ocean, we're still not sure about him yet.

Now, we already have a HUGE list of categories and if we end up only going with 64 players in round 2, then we're all set to go.

HOWEVER...

If you guys want that extra round you've all been talking about, then we're going to need a little help. Your mission over the next two weeks is to come up with FULL category descriptions for us to plunder.

That's right, we're TOTALLY going to steal them right from under your noses and give no credit whatsoever.

So, no "chatter" or "Oh, that's a good idea" in this thread. Simply write out a category idea with a complete discription and submit it here. If we like it, we'll use it in one of the matches (and none of you will know we're going to use it until you see it in a match up).

Incomplete ideas (like: "Hey, how about some kind of Star Wars thing.") will not be used.

I want ninjas!!!!! Wait, here's a good one, my other specialty, Battle machines made out of lego! Wheee!!! Permalink

Viewing the past from the future. Build a scene showing a testament of the past, but set in the future. As in - how would stone henge look in the year 3000? Or a roman circus in 25000? Your subject must be from the past, no ruined Eifel Tower or post-apocalyptic Empire State building. Bizarre and hilarious future uses are a plus!Permalink

:Build a Moc of people voting for something that you don't normaly vote on like whether to put salami or ham on your sandwich the more outrageous the better and instead of the judges judging everyone that didn't make it to this round vote on which one they like better by posting a comment on the one they chose but the comment has to say the word vote to vote.Permalink

Paul Klee is a painter who uses characters in his paintings. Make a creation using only characters of your oponents name. You can go into Lego graffiti, stacking blocky characters or mosaic, anything is fine, but make sure they're readable. Be creative!Permalink

Just so everyone knows, we've already placed all the categories in each (numbered) slot for the entire games all the way through to and including the finals.

In other words, all of the categories have been chosen and each matchup has already been decided (minus who the players are obviously).

But say you're player number... 7. You will be competing against player number 8 and your matchup for round two has already been chosen. If you win, round three already has a category and so on.

However... if you'd like to continue putting categories in here then feel free. The side games may need categories and I'm sure that the admin of that is going to love being able to pick from this list to make his job that much easier.

(Yes, the admin of the side games has been chosen. No, I won't tell you who it is yet but you could probably guess if you tried. They'll be getting things ready and all will be announced soon enough)Permalink

F.O.A.P.
(Figure On A Plate)
Using a maximum of 3 minifigs, place them on a plate with minimal scenery that is supposed to be something really spectacular. NOTE: No minifigs, minifig parts or weapons from the Star Wars series can be used in the MOC.Permalink

Siggy Sunday:
Everyone needs an occasional day off, even Lego Siggies. If you don't already have a Sig Fig, this is your chance to build one! Show us what your Siggy likes to do in his/her spare time. Be as creative as you'd like! Permalink

it is the year 3000 and we have no sign of any living life forms apart from us.we have been trapped here for years we cannot go outside because of everything electrical is trying to kill us so we just live off of our last food supplies.if you read this please help us...Permalink

Make a superhero cube-dude (I assume you know what I'm talking about). If that is too concentrated, then make a superhero using any peices except minifigure parts.
--Jesus saves, God bless <>< -John 3:16-Permalink

"Wait, what did you say", where the mod types in a phrase, and the contestants make something, where the name/content of the moc sounds simmilar. Like in Despicable Me, where Dr.Nefario, herd "boogie robots", and "fart-gun",instead of "COOKIE" robots, and "DART" gun.Permalink